Lighting: You Got the Gig!

Good news! Somebody just contacted you about creating lighting for a major band. Now what? What do you do next? I recently chatted with several of my peers — industry people who specialize in designing lighting for rock shows — and asked for suggestions on what steps to take upon being offered a major tour to light. Following are their tips and mine.
The Initial Call
Michael Keller, Aerosmith's longtime LD, still tends to go into shock when someone offers him a major gig. He says his first ...